2008 Toyota Avensis vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 507 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Avensis. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Avensis | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Toyota | Lincoln |
Model | Avensis | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2231 cc | 4600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1971 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |